transition plan stakeholder group center for deaf and hard of hearing education
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TRANS IT ION PL AN STAKEHOLDER GROUP
CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION
STAKEHOLDER GROUP CHARGE
Advise the Office of
Management and Budget
on key details for the
transition plan to
implement and
administer the center for
deaf and hard of hearing
education.
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
1. To overview House Enrolled Act 1367.
2. To clarify the stakeholder process.
3. To begin to envision ideal characteristics of the center.
4. To advise details for specified duties of the center.
5. To advise quality indicators of the center*
*As time permits
TODAY’S AGENDA
Welcome
Overview
House Enrolled Act 1367
Stakeholder Process
2 Rounds: Small Groups/Large Group
Details for specified duties of the center
Closing: Next Steps & Evaluation
PARTICIPATION GROUND RULES
1. Create safety for diverse thinking.
2. Adopt the stance of “learner.”
3. Keep discussion grounded in proposed recommendations.
4. Work towards consensus.
5. Participate actively but take turns.
COMMUNICATION GROUND RULES
6. Pace for equitable participation.
7. Pick a language.
8. Provide access to conversation.
9. Face people.
10.Speak directly to the person.
SELF-INTRODUCTIONS
•Name & Organization
•Write and share one characteristic (descriptor) of the ideal center
H O U S E E N R O L L E D AC T 1 3 6 7 & S TA K E H O L D E R P R O C E S S
OVERVIEW
THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION
Purpose of establishing the Center:
To fulfill the need for a centralized entity that will support parental choice, including the full continuum of language and communication options; monitor and track a child’s progress through systems and services, enable data sharing between programs, and provide comprehensive outreach and educational consulting so that all children who are deaf or hard of hearing will experience good outcomes.
THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION
Key Function of the Center:
To carry out its duties in an
unbiased manner to ensure
that children who are deaf and
children who are hard of
hearing acquire optimal
language usage and academic
abilities.
THE CENTER FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING EDUCATION
Duties of the Center:
1. Monitoring and tracking the identification, early
intervention, education and successful transitions
2. Developing student learning opportunities
3. Providing family support
4. Developing child assessment service models
5. Providing classroom assessments
6. Providing consultation to school corporations
7. Acting as a liaison with all relevant state agencies
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
• Indiana School for the Deaf,
• Department of Education,
• State Department of Health,
• Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services.
Office of Management & Budget
In consultation with representatives of:
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
• Individuals who are deaf or hard hearing,
• Parents of children who are deaf or hard hearing, and
• Professionals who provide services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Office of Management & Budget
Also in consultation with:
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
Stakeholders:
• Stakeholder Group
• Smaller Conversation Groups
• Drafting Team
• Public Meetings
Supported by:
• Content Experts
• Process Experts
STAKEHOLDER GROUP CHARGE
Advise the Office of
Management and Budget
on key details for the
transition plan to
implement and
administer the center for
deaf and hard of hearing
education.
STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE
Make recommendations for:
1. A detailed description of how the center for deaf and hard of hearing education will implement and carry out its duties;
2. A description of the agency that will provide office space and staff support for the center in an unbiased manner to ensure that children who are deaf and children who are hard of hearing acquire optimal language skills and academic abilities, regardless of the mode of communication; and
3. Any other information the office of management and budget determines is necessary.
“GIVEN”
The center for deaf and hard of hearing
education is established.
STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE
The role of the
stakeholder group is to
advise the transition plan
(how to do it), not to
debate whether or not
(why) the center should
be established.
“GIVEN”
The center shall be established in
a manner that is supportive of
parental choice and provides
comprehensive information related
to key decision points on matters
such as knowledge of the full
continuum of language and
communication options.
STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE
The role of the stakeholder
group is to advise how to
support parental choice,
including the full continuum of
language and communication
options, not to debate who
should choose the approach to
communication.
“GIVEN”
The center shall carry out
its duties in a manner to
ensure that children who
are deaf and children who
are hard of hearing acquire
optimal language usage
and academic abilities.
STAKEHOLDER GROUP ROLE
The role of the stakeholder group is
to identify methods and make
recommendations that allow the
center to provide comprehensive,
balanced information that will
optimize language skills and
academic success, not to debate
the merits of language and
communication options.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Two public meetings: North & South
Purpose:
• To allow interested Indiana residents an opportunity to participate in the stakeholder process.
Activities:
• Inform the public regarding early work of the stakeholder group and
• Invite the public to provide input to the transition plan.
TIMELINE
Date Stakeholder Process
April 25 Stakeholder group meeting
May 14-15 Drafting team meeting
June 4 Stakeholder group meeting
June 18-19 Public meetings
July OMB, in consultation with State reps, working
July 26 Drafting team conference call
August 13-14 Drafting team meeting
September 7 Stakeholder group meeting
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE STAKEHOLDER RECOMMENDATIONS?
OMB, in consultation with State agency reps, will:
Review and accept (as is or with amendments) the stakeholder group Transition Plan recommendations.
Add to the draft Transition Plan details regarding:
1. The estimated costs associated with center operation;
2. A description of the fiscal impact on the Indiana School for the Deaf and the agency resulting from the transfer of outreach and consultative service responsibilities; and
3. Any other information the OMB determines is necessary.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE STAKEHOLDER RECOMMENDATIONS?
OMB, in consultation with State agency reps, will:
Submit a detailed transition plan to implement and administer the center.
Post the final transition plan on the OMB Internet web site.
Recommend to the general assembly through the budget process an appropriate agency to provide office space and staff support for the center.
QUESTIONS
D E TA I L S F O R S P E C I F I E D D U T I E S
SMALL GROUPS
SMALL GROUP WORK
Task: In light of all comments from the worksheets, propose
a focused list of details for specified duties.
See Small Groups A, B, C
Process: Work with group members and a scribe/facilitator
Follow our Communication & Participation Ground Rules
Stay mindful of the Stakeholder Group Role & “Givens”
BRIEF REPORTS & CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS
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SMALL GROUP WORK
Task: In light of all comments from the mark-ups, propose
a focused list of details for specified duties.
See Small Groups A, B, C
Process: Work with the same small group and scribe/facilitator
Follow our Communication & Participation Ground Rules
Stay mindful of the Stakeholder Group Role & “Givens”
BRIEF REPORTS & CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS
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TIMELINE
Date Stakeholder Process
May 14-15 Drafting team meeting
Week: May 21 Review drafts & submit mark-ups
June 4 Stakeholder group meeting
Thank you!